Session 1 Framing Digital Trade: The Evolving Landscape of Global (e-)Commerce and Digital Policy Trends

Explore how digitalization is reshaping trade rules and institutions, and discuss how developing countries can leverage digital trade opportunities, especially for SMEs and women-led enterprises.

Session 2 How Is Digital Trade Governed? AI, Data, and Cross-Border Regulation

Digital trade is shaping all trade. As data, digital services, and AI are core inputs to production, rules governing the digital economy have cross-border effects. Fragmented digital regulation risks raising compliance costs, discouraging investment, and widening digital divides, particularly for SMEs and smaller economies.

Session 3 Trade and Frontier Technologies: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Others for Inclusive Growth

Examine how AI and emerging technologies transform trade flows and discuss policy frameworks needed for inclusive growth.